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Go ahead, sneak a peek 😉

Go ahead, sneak a peek 😉

Time for a refresh 🥀

Time for a refresh 🥀

Never thought I’d be inspired by the leaky Himal

Never thought I’d be inspired by the leaky Himalayan salt lamp I found at Goodwill for $3…but here we are! I guess it’s true what they say, inspiration can come from anywhere. Sweet dreams!

Scenes from an ace of a week in desert paradise

Scenes from an ace of a week in desert paradise

Bright and airy with a warming touch was on the br

Bright and airy with a warming touch was on the brief for this no demo kitchen redesign. @thekitchn shares all the little details at the link in bio xx

References as we prep for a heavy-hitting shopping

References as we prep for a heavy-hitting shopping weekend 😬 here’s hoping amex doesn’t get too upset with us

Whenever I’m asked about my favorite projects to

Whenever I’m asked about my favorite projects to date, I always think of this powder room first. For such a tiny space, the transformation was massive—we drenched it in a sea of deep blue hues, built and installed custom paneling, and dressed the walls in a barrage of evil eyes (an ancient symbol of protection and nod to my Turkish heritage) in a fun and dynamic spin on dimensional wallpaper that to me reads more like a punchy-cheeky-jewel-encrusted art installation. I loved every minute of this project and every inch of this room. Swipe to see the before & link in bio for the full @apartmenttherapy home tour 🧿🔹✨

“Shenel and Hassan Shaikh aren’t just spouses

“Shenel and Hassan Shaikh aren’t just spouses — they are also the co-founders of Elementerre, an interior design studio launched in 2023. And before their recent move to the West Coast (where their business is now based), this 1200-square-foot rental apartment located in a Beaux-Arts-style building in DC was their home.”

We are so thankful to @adriennebreaux and the @apartmenttherapy team for sharing a tour of our first project and two-year labor of love—this apartment was such a special place for us to call home and a highlight of our time in DC. We couldn’t have started this journey without the keen eyes of @fotosynthesis and @yesi._____ or the guidance of @colonydesign. Can’t wait to share the amazing story of this space with you all, and until then, get a peek of the tour at the link in bio 🤎

recently pinned 📍 these images have me dying to

recently pinned 📍 these images have me dying to cover my entire apartment in distressed mirrors??

Spot the 〰️ . . . . #interiordesign #homedeco

Spot the 〰️

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#interiordesign #homedecor #interiorinspiration #interiorinspo

It’s cold and rainy here today, so all I can thi

It’s cold and rainy here today, so all I can think about is summertime in Italy and this gorgeous villa in Puglia designed by Andrew Trotter—dubbed “a manifesto of the new Mediterranean style” by @ad_italia. There’s something so warm and nostalgic about it. I ended up looking back through photos from our last summer holiday on the Med—(swipe to the end to see just how much Hassan loves all those Italian sweets). I’ll be mentally here for the rest of the winter 🤌🏻 you with me?

As we settle into our new home, I’ve been keepin

As we settle into our new home, I’ve been keeping an eye out for standout pieces to furnish it with and struck design gold when I found this beauty. Our new place is an eclectic, midcentury-modern time capsule, and I want to fill it with unique pieces that pay homage to its history and character. Cue this absolute gem of a vintage dresser, a Brutalist walnut lowboy made by Lane Furniture in the ‘70s. Not to be dramatic, but I just about swoon every time I walk by it. I have a feeling that this room will end up being pure magic; stay tuned to see it all come together xx

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#interiordesign #homedecor #vintagedecor

Nestled up with family in our Carmel treehouse and

Nestled up with family in our Carmel treehouse and reminiscing about some of our favorite DIYs from this past year’s projects. Looking forward to more creativity in 2024, and wishing you all a happy and inspired new year ✨💫
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#diy #homedecor #interiordesign

My collection of go-to table books is always growi

My collection of go-to table books is always growing, but these seven are my current standout obsessions. As inspiring to read as they are beautiful to look at, these books make great conversation pieces for all those parties you’ll be hosting in the new year 😉

1. Vanity Fair 100 Years: From the Jazz Age to Our Age @graydon.carter @vanityfair
2. Picasso Paris by Boeck and Sabart
3. The Layered Interior @gregnatale
4. Synchronicity @kellywearstler
5. Livable Luxe @brigetteromanek
6. California Romantica @diane_keaton
7. Chair: 500 Designs That Matter @phaidonpress
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#readinglist #homedecor #coffeetablebooks #interiordesign

Dancing for joy because our website is officially

Dancing for joy because our website is officially LIVE! Head over to elementerrestudio.com to learn more about our studio - and for interior design inquiries, you can reach us at info@elementerrestudio.com ✨
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#interiordesign #homedecor

Baby, it’s cold outside - so here are some color

Baby, it’s cold outside - so here are some colors (and drool worthy looks) to help you stay warm inside. Xx

1. Deep Reddish Brown @colinking
2. Railings @farrowandball
3. Gettysburgh Gold @sashabikoff
4. Rich Biscuit @fionalynchoffice
5. Rojo Marrón @lonefoxhome
6. Warm Suede @lonefoxhome
7. Studio Green @davidfrazier.co
8. Toasted Brown - a sneak peek x @elementerre.studio

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#homeinspo #homedecor #interiordesign #roominspiration

A little zhuzh that means a lot to us. As our busi

A little zhuzh that means a lot to us. As our business evolves, our new name keeps us grounded in our design ethos. We are thrilled to enter our next era as Elementerre Studio - and hope you’ll follow along for the ride 🤎

For interior design project inquiries, please contact us at info@elementerrestudio.com.
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#interiordesign #homedecor room design, home decor, vintage home

To dine for 🍂🥀🦃 . . . . #tablescape #tab

To dine for 🍂🥀🦃

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#tablescape #tabledecor #holidaydecor #thanksgivingdinner

A Touch of Tradition / With the holidays fast appr

A Touch of Tradition / With the holidays fast approaching, we’ve been thinking about traditions and how we hold them in our lives today. It’s an exercise similar to one we undertook when working on a redesign of this treasured family home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

The home is replete with charming spaces that have served as the backdrop for generations of cherished memories. In the primary bedroom, spaces for rest, work and play are curated with a blend of modern and vintage pieces, including family heirlooms found around the property. Centered on the main wall of the bedroom, earthenware plates hand-painted in a breezy blue are arranged in a contemporary silhouette—bringing modernity to the space while also giving a nod to the traditional aesthetic of the Shore.

#interiordesign #homedecor #diyhomedecor #interiors

I’ve always felt that mood boards work best on b

I’ve always felt that mood boards work best on blank walls. Here are some shots of one that’s evolved with me over the years xx

Cultivated 🥀

A few little details 🔍 from our recent Carmel p

A few little details 🔍 from our recent Carmel project! Happy weekend 🤎

#interiordesign #homedecor #interiorstyling

After a dear friend asked us to redecorate a priva

After a dear friend asked us to redecorate a private residence in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Hassan and I ended our site visit with a stroll outdoors, looking for inspiration from the home’s surroundings. We knew our walk would be beautiful, but we couldn’t have predicted where it would take us: down a jagged staircase, shrouded by trees, leading to a secluded beach painted by the setting sun. The magic of that golden-hour stroll influenced the color story of this space, inspiring me to bring the resplendent hues of the landscape and vibrant embers of the dipping sun into the home. The cognac-and-chrome Percival Lafer lounge chair (aptly named the Earth Chair) is the star of the show, but the room comes to life through overlapping layers of rich, golden hues that breathe warmth and dimension into the space.

Sneak peek of my favorite little reading nook…an

Sneak peek of my favorite little reading nook…and our design assistant, Bean 🤎

🦁〰️ @houseplant

🦁〰️ @houseplant

Design is an iterative process meant to reflect th

Design is an iterative process meant to reflect the feelings and desires of a space’s inhabitants. Each iteration mirrors the evolution of those who live within, and the dining room in our Adams Morgan apartment is no exception. This sun-soaked nook has lived MANY lives, including three redesigns by yours truly. The first image here—which shows our second redesign—highlights our shift toward richer tones, clean lines, and playful patterns. Swipe once to see our first iteration, which reads brighter and more eclectic, and swipe again to see the “before before” — how the space looked before we moved in.

Stay tuned for our third and final redesign, which is my personal favorite 🫣

#homedecor #interiordesign #diyhome #dcinteriors

Vintage EXCESS(ories) to capture the changing seas

Vintage EXCESS(ories) to capture the changing season. The vintage tennis bracelet was a gift from my mom, whose trained eye encouraged me to cherish collected belongings that stand the test of time. As you refresh your own spaces this season, I hope you too will fill them with storied pieces new to you.

For me, every story worth telling starts in a spac

For me, every story worth telling starts in a space with a story of its own. So I left the law to launch a studio that makes those types of spaces. Fingers crossed you’ll like what you see!! xx Shenel

Ps - website launching soon! Until then, you can reach us at info@elementerrestudio.com.

Pps - by us, I mean Hassan and me, because we’re building Elementerre together 🥰

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